DOJ Seizes $560,000 in Crypto Donations to Hamas

The Department of Justice is reporting the seizure of more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency donations intended for Hamas. According to the DOJ, the FBI seized Hamas-linked domains and servers, enabling federal agents to intercept crypto transfers meant to fund the terror group. Officials also say they obtained information on thousands of individuals who attempted to send donations to Hamas through these channels. The operation marks a significant blow to Hamas's efforts to raise funds through digital currency, a method terror organizations have increasingly relied on to evade traditional financial sanctions. The DOJ's disclosure underscores continuing U.S. law enforcement efforts to cut off financial lifelines to Hamas following the group's October 7 attacks against Israel. Further details on the scope of the seizure and potential prosecutions were not immediately released.